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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: lukeydoo on May 22, 2021, 16:32

Title: K Swap - Dash Lights On Without Key
Post by: lukeydoo on May 22, 2021, 16:32
One step forward and two steps back!

My dashlights are illuminated as if the key in the ON position, but the key isn't even in the ignition. When it is actually in the ON position, the lights are noticeably brighter. I haven't tried to start the car yet. When I try the wipers, the dash lights go out if the key is not in the ON position - it's like there's a small amount of power there that shouldn't be.
Help!

I bought a used interior loom, could there be some difference in interior looms causing this?
Title: Re: K Swap - Dash Lights On Without Key
Post by: Carolyn on May 22, 2021, 16:33
Quote from: lukeydoo on May 22, 2021, 16:32One step forward and two steps back!

My dashlights are illuminated as if the key in the ON position, but the key isn't even in the ignition. When it is actually in the ON position, the lights are noticeably brighter. I haven't tried to start the car yet. When I try the wipers, the dash lights go out if the key is not in the ON position - it's like there's a small amount of power there that shouldn't be.
Help!

I bought a used interior loom, could there be some difference in interior looms causing this?

Poor common earth from the dash?
Title: Re: K Swap - Dash Lights On Without Key
Post by: lukeydoo on May 22, 2021, 16:37
I've tidied the earth up and checked its connect to bare metal, but I'll give it another go.